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Opinion - Replacing the engine is cheaper...
Posted by SteveB (more from SteveB) on Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:05:53
In Reply to: Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, SaabKen, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:46:03
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The estimate seems outrageously high considering the breakdown of parts vs. labor prices. You didn't post your mileage, but if you have over 100K and have to invest in the engine, for this money you might be better off shopping around for a used engine with (relatively) low miles.
SteveB
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Posts in this Thread:
- Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, SaabKen, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:46:03
- If nothing else, just remove the valve cover and inspec, Bradley, Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:14:17
- Read the spread of comments..., 94 Aero, Wed, 10 Jul 2002 01:55:20
- Re: Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, peter
, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:42:08 - Re: Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, peter
, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:34:45 - NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo, Robert Kaplan, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:19:45
- One more opinion and then I'll shut up..., SteveB, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:11:33
- Yes I am, BrianZ, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:55:48
- Ken, still cannot believe you should need this.., Aaron Gilbert, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:34:56
- Opinion - Replacing the engine is cheaper..., SteveB, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:05:53 <-- Viewing This Message
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